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All divisions of Sheffield Assay Office will close for the festive period at 12pm on December 22nd and will re-open as normal on Tuesday 2nd January. Click here to see the full list of collection and delivery times.

A special, hardback edition of the Bradbury's Book of Hallmarks is now available to buy, marking the 250th anniversary of Sheffield Assay Office.

Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to host a celebration event at Sheffield's Millenium Gallery in honour of our 250th anniversary. 

Police are appealing for information after a collection of antique silver items were stolen from the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum at Thoresby Park in Nottinghamshire.

Sheffield Assay Office staff held a surprise celebration party for Assay Master & Chief Executive, Ashley Carson, who recently celebrated his 30th year anniversary in the role.

Over the last few years, lab grown diamonds have become much more prevelant in the jewellery market and there has been a lot of discussion comparing them to their natural counterpart. But what exactly are the similarities and differences? 

Earlier this month, Assay Master Ashley Carson and Curator Emma Paragreen were delighted to attend the launch of Yorkshire Artspace's 'Silver Space' - a northern hub for contemporary silversmithing where silversmiths can forge the networks they need to thrive.

Elements Festival is Scotland’s only selling fair of contemporary jewellery and silver. Now in its eighth year, Elements brings together the finest designer makers from across the UK at the showroom of Lyon & Turnbull. We are delighted to see some local Sheffield makers exhibiting at this year's festival!